Buffalo Bills unveil selected artists at Highmark Stadium

The Buffalo Bills have unveiled the artists selected for the Public Art Program at Highmark Stadium, a significant initiative that integrates art into the fabric of the new venue.

 

This program brings together over 45 artists and art teams, along with thousands of community members, to create a permanent, site-specific art collection throughout the stadium.

 

By showcasing the talents and diversity of our arts community, the Bills demonstrate their commitment to supporting and uplifting Western New York's diverse communities through ongoing cultural investment.

 

The selection process was built on an open, inclusive Call for Artists, encompassing a national search for a signature Bison sculpture and three separate open calls specifically for local artists.

 

These covered ceiling artwork, wall-based art, and murals.

 

In total, 433 applications were received, with more than 300 individuals signing up for the program's public art mailing list.

 

To ensure the selection process reflected the community, 27 panelists from a wide range of Western New York arts and cultural institutions reviewed and selected the final works.

 

Participating organizations included Art Services Inc., Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Buffalo Arts Studio, SUNY Buffalo State University, The Buffalo History Museum, The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art (BICA), Burchfield Penney Art Center, Carnegie Art Center, Eat Off Art, Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, Legends Global, Norwood Creative Solutions, Locust Street Art, Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, Ruth L. Holley Design Studio, The C. Stuart and Jane H. Hunt Art Gallery, Onöhsagwë:de' Cultural Center, and Western New York Book Arts Center.

 

The completed collection will feature artwork in 40 locations throughout Highmark Stadium, including sculptural ceiling installations, large-scale murals, and wall-based works of various sizes.

 

These thematic, public-facing pieces will become part of the stadium's permanent collection.

 

Thousands of community members will contribute to the creation of several featured works, making this program a true community collaboration.

 

Arts and sports are universal languages that allow people to express themselves and connect with others across cultures, languages, and generations.

 

We couldn't be more pleased to work closely with so many local and regional artists and see their work featured in Highmark Stadium.

 

The program also establishes a lasting framework, allowing the Buffalo Bills to allocate a percentage of design and construction costs to public art capital improvement projects.

 

This ensures the stadium remains a living canvas for Western New York's creative community for years to come.

 

For more information about the Buffalo Bills Public Art Program, visit the official Buffalo Bills website.